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Jonathan Wilansky, PhD Student, Department of Geography, Planning and Environment, Concordia University

Picking up garbage less often could help Canadians recycle more

Canada produces an enormous amount of waste. In 2020, total solid waste across the country hit 36 million tonnes.

Most of this garbage, known in the industry as residual waste, ends up in landfills or incinerators. Aside from shrinking landfill space and the environmental toll of burning trash, this approach to waste management is unsustainable and irresponsible.

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